However, he failed to show his best form in Catalonia, scoring three times in 46 games.

Marcel Brands has admitted he's working on a deal to sign Gomes (Image: Ian MacNicol)

He has a reported release clause of £88million, although it is expected that Barcelona would accept less.

Last month, manager Silva also suggested he would be keen to keep hold of Gomes.

He said: "I think in the right moment we have to do something to achieve one player like Andre.

"We have time to do that. We are happy with him, he is enjoying the moment here and I don't think it is a good moment to talk every week because it's better they (Barcelona) forget a little bit about Andre!